Places And Travel
8 Best Towns In Washington For A Two-Day Recharge
Escape to eight relaxing Washington towns filled with waterfront stays, mountain scenery, local dining, and peaceful weekend adventures.
The Most Charming River Towns In Wisconsin
A Swedish settlement on the Mississippi, a Frank Lloyd Wright estate, and Wisconsin's only free ferry. Six river towns worth a slow visit.
12 Main Streets Where The United States Comes Alive
Twelve American towns where downtown still works on foot, from Park City's ski-lift Main Street to Annapolis blocks that run straight to the water.
10 Best Places To Retire In California's Sierra Nevada
Find affordable California Sierra Nevada towns for retirement with walkable downtowns, Gold Rush history, and easy outdoor recreation.
10 Of The Quietest Illinois Towns
Some of Illinois' quietest towns used to be its loudest. From Galena's lead-rush port to Golconda's river bluffs, here's where the noise settled down.
Where Young Families Are Putting Down Roots In Virginia
Census growth, new schools, and rezonings show where young families are settling in Virginia, from Suffolk and Culpeper to Waynesboro.
The National Parks Where Bison Injure The Most Visitors
Bison injure more Yellowstone visitors than any other animal. What NPS records show about Yellowstone, Theodore Roosevelt, and Badlands.
The Counties With The Most Coastline
The Counties With The Most Coastline On One Ocean, from Maryland's Chesapeake shores to Suffolk County, Cape Cod, and Washington's San Juan Islands.
The National Forests With The Most Bear Attacks
Bear attacks are rare, but some national forests see them most. Here are the grizzly and black bear maulings on record, and the habits that keep you safe.
9 Ireland Towns Where Time Stands Still
Discover nine Irish towns where time stands still, from relics of the Titanic in Cobh to the area's rich fishing history, nostalgia lives in these hamlets.
Sweden's 9 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
Each of these nine towns not only offers excellent healthcare and retirement facilities but also plenty of recreational facilities.
9 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In New South Wales
9 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In New South Wales include Tamworth, Mudgee, Bowral, and Kiama, each with lively festivals and a welcoming community.
The Most Remote Counties In The American West
The most remote counties in the American West often feature vast stretches of wilderness with relatively small percentages of populated areas.
The State Parks With Natural Springs You Can Swim In
State parks across the United States protect swimming holes fed by springs that discharge millions of gallons of water daily from deep underground aquifers.
11 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In Colorado
Discover 11 Colorado small towns with photogenic main streets, mountain views, historic hotels, museums, parks, and river walks.
The Most Isolated Counties In Alaska
Alaska has no counties. Its boroughs and census areas, from the North Slope to Unalaska, are among the most isolated places in America.
2026's 9 Best Small Towns To Visit In Nevada
Explore nine of the best small towns to visit in Nevada in 2026, from Old West Virginia City to Lake Tahoe's Incline Village and historic Genoa.
12 Most Hospitable Towns In California
From a theater rescued from demolition to a foundry bought by passing the hat, twelve California towns made their welcome something you can go visit.
8 Northern United States Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
The friendliest towns up north earn their welcome the honest way, through working harbors and lived-in main streets. Here are eight worth the trip.
10 Most Neighborly Towns In Texas
Ten Texas towns where the welcome is the attraction, from Gruene Hall dance nights to the whooping cranes wintering near Rockport.
10 Prettiest Small Towns In The Pacific Northwest
Ten of the prettiest small towns in the Pacific Northwest, from Astoria river views to the Bavarian streets of Leavenworth, Washington.
Why Alligators Stop At Certain State Park Boundaries
From North Carolina's gator line to the Everglades salt boundary, here's why alligators seem to halt at state park edges, and what's really going on.
10 Ideal Ozarks Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Ten Ozark towns built for a three-day base, from the staircases of Eureka Springs to the rivers around Tahlequah. Pick one, unpack once, and stay put.
The Highest Mountain Pass Road In America
A drive over the highest mountain pass in the United States will take you more than two and one half miles above sea level.
This Massachusetts Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Follow the Battle Road Scenic Byway through Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, tracing the route of April 19, 1775 over three unforgettable days.
8 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In North Carolina
Eight North Carolina Main Streets carry distinct visual identities, including Blue Ridge Blowing Rock, coastal Beaufort, Edenton, and Mount Airy's Mayberry.
11 Best Places To Call Home In New York In 2026
Eleven of the best places to call home in New York in 2026, from Hudson Valley river towns to Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario ports.
American Towns Founded by a Single Family
Meet the pioneering families behind American towns and learn how their businesses, ambitions, and complex legacies shaped each community.
10 Prettiest Small Towns In The Southern United States
10 Prettiest Small Towns In The Southern United States span alpine Helen, historic Yorktown, the Smokies' Cherokee, and Christmas-loving Canton, Mississippi.
10 Coolest Vermont Towns For A Summer Vacation In 2026
Vermont's small towns are perfect for a summer vacation, complete with ice cream, swimming holes, nature trails, and quaint country stores.
The Forests Where Ticks Are Worst
The Forests Where Ticks Are Worst cluster in two bands, the blacklegged tick belt from New England to the Upper Midwest and lone star tick country.
What Happens If You Feed Wildlife In A National Park
What Happens If You Feed Wildlife In A National Park? It harms the animals, draws aggressive behavior, spreads disease, and is illegal under federal law.
The Emptiest Counties In The Great Plains
The Emptiest Counties In The Great Plains include King County, Texas, where 192 people are spread across more than 900 square miles of ranch country.
Germany's 11 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
Discover the best places to retire in Germany, combining excellent healthcare, walkable historic towns, and beautiful natural surroundings.
10 Best Towns In Switzerland To Retire Comfortably
Discover five of Switzerland’s best towns for retirees, with scenic beauty, reliable healthcare, efficient rail links, and walkable centers.
The Longest Highways In The World
The Longest Highways In The World are led by the Pan-American Highway, followed by Australia's Highway 1, Russia's Trans-Siberian, and the Trans-Canada.
The Foggiest Places on Earth
Where warm and cold air collide, fog swallows the coast for months. Discover the foggiest places on Earth and the science behind their endless mist.
Countries Of North Africa
North Africa is defined as the part of Africa stretching from the Atlantic shores in the west to the Red Sea coast and Suez Canal in the east, and including the 6 countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Sudan .
Where People Are Moving To In Queensland In 2026
Queensland leads Australia for interstate migration. Here are the 10 cities and regions people are actually moving to in 2026, coast to tropical north.
Why Alaska Doesn't Have Counties
Alaska is the only US state without counties. The use of boroughs, including a vast Unorganized Borough, and the 1956 constitution explain why.